How must a waiter/waitress/food server in a hotel light a guest's cigarette?

Question

Are there any specific instructions? Do I ask the guest if he would want a light? Or do I offer him/her my lit lighter? Thank you.

Answer 1

The sound of a sparking lighter will get the attention of the smoker.  He/She will turn his/her head toward the sound.  So don't light to close.  

Cigars and Pipes require special lighting, so don't offer for these guests.

Answer 2

Depends on the policy--ask your supervisor or manager to be sure.

Answer 3

usually if you see someone with a cigerette in their mouth looking for something to light it with is the time to offer yours. offer them a lit lighter.

People smoking cigars offer a lit match (not lighter) they might not and probably wont care if you offer them a lighter, but there are still a few hard core, usually older men who would be offended by a ligher as the fumes take away the aroma of the cigar.

Pipes you just offer a book of matches. same as cigar. but dont light it for them. They ususally like to light it themselves until the "draw" is good

Answer 4

Offer your lighter. That will be apt